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rolotaz

stained glass lighting

I am making 5" square by 3 foot tall stained glass floor standing lamps, the standard light bulbs only light the lower part of the lamp, does anyone know if it is possible to light the lamp form...
13:17 Thu 11th Oct 20124 answers, last by Trixie2 15:16 Tue 16th Oct 2012
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Trixie2

Whirlpool fridge freezer prob's

My Whirlpool side by side, fridge freezer (cabinet) normally dispenses both ice and chilled water. The ice works fine but for some reason the water has stopped? The procedure is to place a glass...
08:08 Tue 01st May 20122 answers, last by Trixie2 09:44 Tue 01st May 2012
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Trixie2

Salvaging floor tiles.

I need to replace seven damaged floor tiles. Unfortunately they have long since been discontinued. I have identified an area of the same tile which I can sacrifice for the repair. It means lifting...
17:50 Fri 27th May 201110 answers, last by moonraker558 13:48 Fri 03rd Jun 2011
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Trixie2

Refridgerator flooding

The base of my fridge keeps slowly filling with water. I've tried adjusting the temp. setting (currently between 2 & 3). If I set it any higher the walls of the fridge and the contents start to...
08:42 Sat 09th Apr 20113 answers, last by Trixie2 16:38 Sat 09th Apr 2011
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Trixie2

Mystery cracking of double glazing.

Over the last year two inside panes of my double glazed windows have, for no apparent reason, cracked. The first went off with a bang and fell to bits. The second just developed a lot of cracks which...
09:13 Fri 29th Oct 20106 answers, last by Trixie2 17:06 Sun 31st Oct 2010
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chairmanmiaow

Gel in soil

Hello I am finding lumps of gel in my garden pots and am at a loss as to what it might be. Does some compost come with water retention gels in it? Or is it a bulking agent? I don't think it is...
11:59 Wed 31st Mar 20104 answers, last by chairmanmiaow 15:57 Thu 01st Apr 2010
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filibuster

Brass Door Fittings

A friend has asked me if I could give her a recipe for something to clean brass door fittings. Apparently, I did give her one some time ago but neither of us can remember how it was made. Thanks in...
15:54 Mon 19th Oct 20093 answers, last by Trixie2 18:49 Thu 22nd Oct 2009
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aquilotta

engraved lettering on marble: enamelling?

Hi... We have a marble house-name plaque with the name engraved on it. But it's not very legible, and we were wondering whether it's possible to go over the lettering with enamel paint to highlight...
23:09 Sat 08th Aug 20092 answers, last by aquilotta 15:42 Mon 31st Aug 2009
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valjay

Dead Japanese knotweed OK for kindling?

Can you use dead, dried up (last year's growth) Japanese knotweed for kindling? I've Googled this but can't find anything. Thanks in advance.
19:17 Tue 14th Apr 20092 answers, last by valjay 20:34 Thu 16th Apr 2009
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Sarahhj08

How to remove throny bushes next to wooden deck?

I have some flower bushes that shoot up thorny offshoots on my lawn (where children play). I would love to remove the bushes, but they were planted right next to my wooden deck (by the previous...
11:04 Thu 09th Apr 20094 answers, last by Sarahhj08 17:03 Sun 19th Apr 2009
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Trixie2

bamboo feed

I have bamboo that I want to grow in a large garden pot. I do not know the species but it is probably the most common available and is very invasive. This means it is going to require regular feeding....
16:53 Thu 18th Dec 20082 answers, last by Trixie2 16:52 Fri 02nd Jan 2009
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Trixie2

Bamboo feed

Help! Tried this on "Gardening" topic but got no answers so here's hoping. I want to grow bamboo in a large garden pot. It's a very invasive plant so it's going to require a regular, good feeding. Can...
23:24 Mon 22nd Dec 20083 answers, last by Jenga 15:49 Tue 23rd Dec 2008
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masma

kitchen bin

Can anyone help me to find a kitchen bin that fits into a worktop please, the kind that has the lid fitted into the worktop and the bin liner hanging inside the cupboard. Thank you.
20:35 Mon 17th Nov 20087 answers, last by masma 22:08 Thu 18th Dec 2008
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Trixie2

DIY walking sticks

I'm interested in making walking sticks as a hobby. I have been given a number of lengths of mixed timber, ash, hazel & birch, all of which are curved. I need to straighten them. Any ideas on the best...
09:05 Wed 01st Oct 20083 answers, last by spudqueen 18:25 Thu 02nd Oct 2008
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Trixie2

Additional category.

More of a suggestion. I have a number of hobbies, eg. model engineering, stainless glass making. I often encounter problems and would love to be able to seek help and perhaps give assistance on this...
15:06 Tue 30th Sep 20084 answers, last by mamyalynne 11:01 Wed 01st Oct 2008
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marbil

sink plug

hi there, i wonder if anyone can help me, i am looking for a chainless ,sink plug, 1 1/2 inches in diameter, it is black and has a little handle on it, i have looked everywhere and can only find the...
17:48 Mon 29th Sep 20089 answers, last by marbil 22:42 Tue 30th Sep 2008
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dennisb66

Greenhouse Tomatoes

Every year I always get an abundance of ripe tomatoes,but not this year,all I have is a greenhouse full of GREEN tomatoes which just refuse to ripen.I live in South Yorkshire and I guess it the result...
16:55 Sat 13th Sep 20087 answers, last by darcydark 23:41 Sun 21st Sep 2008
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luxury

Bugs

Hi Answerbank, We seem to have some bugs in the bathroom that are inbetween the shower glass and the manufacturers seal. Does anyone know what these little blighters are and how we get rid of them?...
15:48 Thu 07th Aug 20086 answers, last by luxury 20:00 Sat 09th Aug 2008
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weatherstone

sulphur in concrete

sulphur has been found in our concrete basement floor what problems can this cause to our property and how can the problem if any be put right ?
09:44 Fri 01st Aug 20083 answers, last by weatherstone 09:08 Sat 02nd Aug 2008
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Ouroboros

6ft Conifer.

We've just moved into my new home and have noticed how obtrusive the large conifer is. It blocks the path and even when i trimmed it back, you can't help brushing against it. We always end up with a...
22:08 Sun 11th May 20083 answers, last by Ouroboros 19:35 Mon 12th May 2008

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